Mr Andrei, still in his office with Miss Anne turned and asked her,“So she wanted to claim her bakery back… and claim my financial records and share too?” he asked bitterly.

“Yes, sir. That was her plan.”

His heart hardened.

His voice deepened.

His face turned cold.

“Fine,” he said quietly. “I’ll hear what she has to say on Wednesday. I’ll look her in the eye. And if she lies to me, she will be arrested immediately.”

Ms. Anne nodded eagerly. “That is the best thing ...